Arsenal could rival Manchester United for Cody Gakpo in January

Arsenal have made a fantastic start to the 2022-23 season and are currently leading the table with 24 points. 

They were in action at the weekend against Liverpool and managed to seal full points from the home encounter after an exciting contest. 

Bukayo Saka bagged a brace while Gabriel Martinelli was also on target to help the Gunners to a well-deserved 3-2 victory. 

Both forwards are currently in the form of their lives but if the North London outfit want to challenge for the Premier League title, they would need to add depth to their attack in the January transfer window. 

And that’s why Arsenal could rival Manchester United in the chase for Cody Gakpo in January. 

The Athletic has mentioned the Gunners as potential candidates to sign the 23-year-old. However, they could face stiff competition from United who were strongly linked with the winger in the summer transfer window. 

The Red Devils would likely have signed the Dutchman if they hadn’t spent a huge £82 million on Brazilian star Antony. 

Erik ten Hag’s side could renew their interest in Gakpo this winter to bolster their forward ranks. 

A world-class winger 

Gakpo is one of the best players to have emerged from the academy of PSV Eindhoven. He is highly rated for his pace, dribbling, crossing and finishing ability. 

The 23-year-old already boasts three goals and an assist in two Europa League appearances this season. While his total goals tally this campaign stands at 13 in 16 appearances across all competitions. 

He has also averaged an impressive 3.9 shots, 4.0 key passes and 3.4 crosses per game in the Eredivisie this term (as per WhoScored). 

Gakpo is destined to play at a bigger club than PSV but it remains to be seen which side ultimately manages to secure his signature.